About This Service
Change of ownership updates the current titleholder on the motor vehicle registration certificate. It is required when you purchase a pre-owned vehicle, complete vehicle finance, or receive a vehicle from a deceased estate. After change of ownership, you must register and license the vehicle within 21 days, or arrears and penalties apply.
Note: Categories covered: Bank to Private, Company to Company, Company to Private, Private to Company, Private to Private, and From Deceased Estate.
Products & Pricing
20 options available — tap any card to see its full description, itemised pricing and requirements. Pricing is pulled live from our system.
Ownership Transfers
13Notifications of Change of Ownership (NCO)
5Licence H (Heavy / Light)
2Prices are itemised into the government / licensing fee and Cathy's Admin Fee. Personalised number plate prices may vary — contact us to confirm.
Documents Required
- Original green NaTIS RC1
- Buyer and seller ID copies
- Proof of address
- BRNC/proxy documents (for companies)
- Bank settlement letter (if financed)
- Roadworthy certificate (where required)
- NCO form
- RLV form
- Signed affidavit completed at our offices
How It Works
Gather all required documents for your ownership transfer type
Contact your nearest branch to confirm requirements
Visit our office with all documents for verification
We submit the change of ownership at the licensing department
Collect your updated registration documents within 4 days
Get Started
Do this service online, or contact your nearest Cathy's branch via WhatsApp or phone.
Branch Hours
Roodepoort: Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 15:00
Wilropark: Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 16:00
Fairlands: Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 16:00 · Sat: 08:00 – 11:00
Rant en Dal: Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 17:00